This week is not only a deep dive on certain synergies and build considerations in the Merfolk space, but also a retrospective on the deservedly humble 2 mana 1/3.

https://www.17lands.com/deck/b2e959e943c24378af4a0ff6eb40da1e/0?view=deck

https://www.17lands.com/deck/f86f09b0fdb5417282b5fea7b1ff7d84/0?view=deck

https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

A new format dawns, and ECL is looking sweet - and a lot grindier than we're used to. In this episode I'm comparing what's important in this format to the previous, while also taking a look at some high-impact creatures, and turning the concept of the importance of removal on its head.

UR elementals trophy - https://www.17lands.com/deck/f5704ccff1404dddaef8738c17f7d751/1

Jean-Emmanuel Depraz - Going Deeper in Sealed - Part 2 https://article.hareruyamtg.com/article/48381/?lang=en

(Part 1 - https://article.hareruyamtg.com/article/48346/?lang=en)

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

It's a new Magic year with a new Magic set! This week I'm diving into Lorwyn, including exact breakdowns of the different typal decks, the abnormal set structure, and thoughts on blight and vivid. And maybe some cube talk at the end.

NEW! I included a visual element to this podcast on YouTube, and plan on experimenting with this moving forward. It is a priority to me that audio-only listeners get roughly the same experience as viewers, and I welcome any feedback on any changes you might have noticed to the content with this shift.

You can find this episode (and more stuff) on my YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@roughdrafts-magic

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

2025 was my favorite limited year of all time! In this episode, I'm ranking all the major releases and taking a trip down memory lane of my favorite cards.

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This week I'm wrapping up Avatar coverage with a look back at the TLA format!

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This week I'm joined by Worlds Competitor and Team Sanctum for All member Ryan Condon to talk tournament prep, pod drafting, and more!

Ryan's Patreon - https://patreon.com/ryancmtg

Ryan's Bluesky - https://bsky.app/profile/r-condon.bsky.social

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Barrels is a card I was really high on week 1, and less so as the format developed. But I do think it's an important piece of the puzzle, as is understanding the ins and outs of manabases and multicolor in Avatar.

GBu - https://www.17lands.com/deck/906042ff08e84145b0c1dbd0232fd126/0?view=deck

Naya - https://www.17lands.com/deck/d2be7ea779194db8962f538215148485/0?view=deck

4c Black - https://www.17lands.com/deck/1f4354288d984c56aa6245d3c9b0031e/0?view=deck

Gb - https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1323508085053980712/1444182155562582126/PXL_20251129_041723904.jpg

Urg - https://media.discordapp.net/attachments/1323508085053980712/1441656610429862008/PXL_20251122_015453880.jpg

Linktree - https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts

This week I'm taking a quick look at people's relationships to the data - the positives, the pitfalls, and I'm also diving into some statistical caveats for the set's current #1 winrate common, Lost Days.

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Green in TLA is mostly viewed as a base for splashy, rampy decks like Temur Lessons. But I've had a lot of success with playing green as the base for an assertive midrange deck, built around Raucous Audience as a powerful two mana accelerant.

Paper 3-0 - near monogreen - https://imgur.com/a/XYmxdC4

GRw - https://www.17lands.com/deck/d2be7ea779194db8962f538215148485/0?view=deck

Gb - https://www.17lands.com/deck/3a84bb8f2e504a49ac61219633971e47/0?view=deck

Gr - https://www.17lands.com/deck/02f96cc259f6499ab88bd4f70efe8c3b/0?view=deck

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I've been on a bit of a hot streak with BW, so this week I'm diving deep on the archetype. We're looking at why white is the best color, why black is the worst, and what you get when you combine the two.

https://www.17lands.com/deck/27f18de592d54f25b49da38bea63663f/0?view=deck

https://www.17lands.com/deck/40aa93d10f4243c09d8efef3d92beac6/0?view=deck

https://www.17lands.com/deck/7ef469734d4144c0aa3d3dfe981cb4b0/0?view=deck

https://www.17lands.com/deck/13e2171300c54ea8bda3d27874ca7df7/0?view=deck

https://linktr.ee/roughdrafts